The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) Reviews
- Starring:
- Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, (more)
- Director(s):
- Andrew Adamson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family & Kids
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful These young actors made this movie very believable. It was a funny and moving story of good over evil. Telling lies always gets you into trouble, as Edmund found out.
A Good story for all ages. ... Read More These young actors made this movie very believable. It was a funny and moving story of good over evil. Telling lies always gets you into trouble, as Edmund found out.
A Good story for all ages. We adults always enjoy a movie with out sex, lies and video. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful CS Lewis had about zero creativity, unlike his contemporary, JRR Tolkien. Rather than be creative and invest thousands of hours into creating something from whole cloth, as Tolkien did, Lewis ... Read More CS Lewis had about zero creativity, unlike his contemporary, JRR Tolkien. Rather than be creative and invest thousands of hours into creating something from whole cloth, as Tolkien did, Lewis preferred the path of least effort, deciding to integrate everything from Christianty, to Aesop's Fables, and Santa Claus into a hodgepodge abortion, not worthy of reading, or filming. Yes, throw in a talking beaver or two, and the zomby-kids will giggle and drool. Drool, zomby-kids, drool! This movie is made for parents, who want the DVD player to supervise their mongoloid children. No redeeming qualities to it. Stick with Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, which are much more intelligent, creative, lasting works... both in literature and celluloid. Nancy Reagan says, "Just say NO!" to zomby-drugs like this. Tolkien, by the way, hated CS Lewis' Narnia Chronicles, and I have to agree with the master. Lewis' work compares to the cheap, knockoff "Rolex" watches sold on the streets. It is plastic. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful This is a great movie and worth owning. I have read the books about 10 times and think the movie was good. For all those who say it was bad as it dint follow the book to pair I do have to agree but ... Read More This is a great movie and worth owning. I have read the books about 10 times and think the movie was good. For all those who say it was bad as it dint follow the book to pair I do have to agree but it was a great movie. They left more of whats in the books then Lord of the Rings did. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful The Chronicles of Narnia is going to be the next Harry Potter Series... except BETTER! This is a great film to watch with the kids!!!! It is a great movie to stir a child's (and an adult's) ... Read More The Chronicles of Narnia is going to be the next Harry Potter Series... except BETTER! This is a great film to watch with the kids!!!! It is a great movie to stir a child's (and an adult's) imagination and mind. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful I really wanted to enjoy this movie but it just didn't do it for me. Not enough character development, story didn't really grasp me, just wasn't that good. I love LOTR, Star Wars, etc.. so I ... Read More I really wanted to enjoy this movie but it just didn't do it for me. Not enough character development, story didn't really grasp me, just wasn't that good. I love LOTR, Star Wars, etc.. so I thought I would really enjoy this one. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful From a first-class beginning (the scene between the faun & little Susan as they enjoy tea is quintessentially British and delightful), THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA slips into a rather conventional ... Read More From a first-class beginning (the scene between the faun & little Susan as they enjoy tea is quintessentially British and delightful), THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA slips into a rather conventional fantasy battle between good and evil, of which we may by now have seen (post-Lord of the Rings) "too much already." What happens and why gets lost in a blather of make-believe, symbolism and religionHes dead! Wait, hes disappeared! Whoa: Resurrection!and after awhile, well, how much do you care? For the first 1/2 everything's aces: charmingly produced fantasy animals, stunning human/animal combos, and--yes--Tilda Swinton! The proper thing may have been to produce a six-hour mini-series, but that wouldnt fly theatrically. So were stuck with a movie thats too long (2 hrs. 20 min) for intelligent entertainment because it finally concentrates on spectacle, yet is too short for proper storytelling/decent character development because it adheres to the typical long-but-not-too-long time limit. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 5 people found this review helpful Silly and heavy handed preach-fest of a movie. This could have been an enjoyable movie, but it gets wrapped up in its not so subtle theme. The movie drags quite a bit and about half way through, I ... Read More Silly and heavy handed preach-fest of a movie. This could have been an enjoyable movie, but it gets wrapped up in its not so subtle theme. The movie drags quite a bit and about half way through, I realized I'd seen this movie before - it was called The Passion of The Christ. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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